Chronic anlke, knee and Back pain
Conditions
Interventions
wearing a Personal insole
Sponsors
Takegami Yasuhiko
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 60 years or older (male or female). Presence of chronic ankle, knee, or low back pain for at least 6 months, with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score of 40 mm or higher. Independent in Activities of Daily Living (ADL), though the use of a cane is permitted. Foot structure suitable for wearing insoles (i.e., no severe deformities). Capable of providing written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded: Diagnosis of dementia, a severe psychiatric disorder, or a neurological condition that impairs communication. Presence of severe osteoarthritis, trauma, or post-operative conditions in the lower limbs that significantly restrict walking. Significant abnormalities in foot sensation or circulation, such as diabetic neuropathy or peripheral vascular disease. A history of strong discomfort or allergic reaction to insoles. Any individual deemed unsuitable for participation by the principal investigator.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Assessment Sites: Ankle, knee, and low back | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Outcomes Change in disease-specific index for low back pain: Measured by the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BSDAI). Change in Quality of Life (QOL): Measured by the SF-36 Questionnaire. Change in joint function: Measured by the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Change in physical activity: Measured by average daily step count. Adherence to insole use: Measured by continuation rate and daily wearing time. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactYasuhiko Takegami
Nagoya university Hospital
Outcome results
None listed